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Avatar for Versatile Excavating Service, LLC
Versatile Excavating Service, LLC
9 Watertown Road
4.93(
23
)
Approved Pro
Versatile Excavating Service, LLC
9 Watertown Road
4.93(
23
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Versatile Excavating Service LLC is a well established excavation company serving Litchfield County and surrounding towns since 2000. I have over 20 years experience in the construction industry and pride myself in providing customers with honest and reliable service at a fair price. My proposals are detailed and easy to understand so that before the work starts you will be comfortable with your choice to hire Versatile Excavating service. As the owner, operator and manager of the company I am able to provide the attention to detail and maintain a consistent line of communication with the customer as the work progresses. When the work is complete and the site is clean you will have the piece of mind knowing that you received a top quality service in return for the investment on your property. David Robert, Owner / Operator Versatile Excavating Service LLC

"David's work on the driveway was impeccable. He was deliberate, thorough and detailed in every step of the job. I found him to be articulate, trustworthy and intelligent. I can recommend him without equivocation. John J."

john J on April 2025

Versatile Excavating Service LLC is a well established excavation company serving Litchfield County and surrounding towns since 2000. I have over 20 years experience in the construction industry and pride myself in providing customers with honest and reliable service at a fair price. My proposals are detailed and easy to understand so that before the work starts you will be comfortable with your choice to hire Versatile Excavating service. As the owner, operator and manager of the company I am able to provide the attention to detail and maintain a consistent line of communication with the customer as the work progresses. When the work is complete and the site is clean you will have the piece of mind knowing that you received a top quality service in return for the investment on your property. David Robert, Owner / Operator Versatile Excavating Service LLC

"David's work on the driveway was impeccable. He was deliberate, thorough and detailed in every step of the job. I found him to be articulate, trustworthy and intelligent. I can recommend him without equivocation. John J."

john J on April 2025


Avatar for D & M Construction Services, Inc.
D & M Construction Services, Inc.
120 Stadley Rough Road
4.90(
7
)
Approved Pro
D & M Construction Services, Inc.
120 Stadley Rough Road
4.90(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 years of experience

D & M Construction Services, Inc., has been a family-owned and operated business since 1986. Our trained staff has more than 25 years of experience in the construction field, which makes us one of the best around. We are OSHA certified for confined space, so safety comes first. We will provide you with great customer service and quality work. We are the most diversified company you will find from paving, to trucking, to pools and landscaping. D&M offers free estimates and prompt service to all our calls.

"Very responsive and accommodating to changed conditions. Has good resources to bring additional trades to do the needful. Reasonable in cost."

Renga N on March 2020

D & M Construction Services, Inc., has been a family-owned and operated business since 1986. Our trained staff has more than 25 years of experience in the construction field, which makes us one of the best around. We are OSHA certified for confined space, so safety comes first. We will provide you with great customer service and quality work. We are the most diversified company you will find from paving, to trucking, to pools and landscaping. D&M offers free estimates and prompt service to all our calls.

"Very responsive and accommodating to changed conditions. Has good resources to bring additional trades to do the needful. Reasonable in cost."

Renga N on March 2020


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R.A.M. Contracting, Inc.
72 Riverside Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
R.A.M. Contracting, Inc.
72 Riverside Road
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.

"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."

Vivian Z on July 2018

Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.

"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."

Vivian Z on July 2018


Avatar for Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
255 Stagg St
4.45(
38
)
Approved Pro
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup
255 Stagg St
4.45(
38
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1406 local quotes requested
90 years of experience

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"The amount of times this company has no call, no showed for a problem with a unit they just installed is uncanny. Not to mention I was grossly overcharged for a service they aren’t even providing. Zero class. Zero accountability. Zero stars."

Beth R on February 2025

When you need an emergency plumber or a drain cleaner, call Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup. Your fast & reliable plumber can fix any plumbing problem, including sump pumps, toilet repair, faucet repair, faucet replacement, garbage disposals, water heaters, bathtubs, showers, and outside faucets. Roto-Rooter is best known for drain cleaning & sewer cleaning. We fix drain clogs, clogged toilets or sinks, blockage of main sewer lines, slow draining shower and bathtub drains, sewer lines and leaking or burst pipes. We also specialize in water damage restoration & water cleanup services. We can fix and clean up your flooded basement too. Roto-Rooter is a 24-hour plumber near you and provides emergency service.

"The amount of times this company has no call, no showed for a problem with a unit they just installed is uncanny. Not to mention I was grossly overcharged for a service they aren’t even providing. Zero class. Zero accountability. Zero stars."

Beth R on February 2025


Jeff's Tree Service and Land Clearing
283 Wellsville Ave
3.00(
2
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Jeff's Tree Service and Land Clearing
283 Wellsville Ave
3.00(
2
)
Free onsite estimate

Jeff's Tree Service has been serving the Litchfield and Greater Danbury areas for over 20 years. Our climbers are experienced in Tough jobs such as Power Line clearing and hazardous dead tree removal. Large projects - Free on-site estimates - Fast Response - Competitive Rates and FULLY insured COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

"My girlfriend called to inquire about firewood delivery and the person on the phone was so rude and condescending. The pricing is incorrect on the website, and he blamed her for not knowing. I would never use this service."

Perry R on December 2022

Jeff's Tree Service has been serving the Litchfield and Greater Danbury areas for over 20 years. Our climbers are experienced in Tough jobs such as Power Line clearing and hazardous dead tree removal. Large projects - Free on-site estimates - Fast Response - Competitive Rates and FULLY insured COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL

"My girlfriend called to inquire about firewood delivery and the person on the phone was so rude and condescending. The pricing is incorrect on the website, and he blamed her for not knowing. I would never use this service."

Perry R on December 2022


allied excavation & septic llc
18 Candlewood Vista
No reviews
allied excavation & septic llc
18 Candlewood Vista
No reviews
26 years of experience

family owned, 30 years experience

family owned, 30 years experience


A Kreta & Son Tree & Stump Removal
75 Val Dr
5.00(
35
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A Kreta & Son Tree & Stump Removal
75 Val Dr
5.00(
35
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated tree company located in Stratford, CT and serve all of Fairfield County. With over 30 years of experience our crew is highly skilled in the field of tree removal and are comfortable doing any job placed in front of us.With a certified arborist on staff we are able to offer cabling/bracing and trimming services. We also specialize in the most advanced removals and have all the equipment to do the job safe and efficiently. But our biggest focus is making you the customers happy with the end result of the job, and we strive to do so.

"Excellent job. Very good communications. We had to reschedule the date due to rain. Not a problem. A. Kreta arrived on time. Very professional crew. Very clean and careful. I would not hesitate to recommend and hire again. Thanks Andrew and crew!"

Bill P on May 2021

We are a family owned and operated tree company located in Stratford, CT and serve all of Fairfield County. With over 30 years of experience our crew is highly skilled in the field of tree removal and are comfortable doing any job placed in front of us.With a certified arborist on staff we are able to offer cabling/bracing and trimming services. We also specialize in the most advanced removals and have all the equipment to do the job safe and efficiently. But our biggest focus is making you the customers happy with the end result of the job, and we strive to do so.

"Excellent job. Very good communications. We had to reschedule the date due to rain. Not a problem. A. Kreta arrived on time. Very professional crew. Very clean and careful. I would not hesitate to recommend and hire again. Thanks Andrew and crew!"

Bill P on May 2021


Nick's Landscaping & General Contracting
18 George St
No reviews
Nick's Landscaping & General Contracting
18 George St
No reviews
Free onsite estimate

I am a local landscaper i do contracting also i have been in the trade for over 5 years now and just look for a way to expand a little bit

I am a local landscaper i do contracting also i have been in the trade for over 5 years now and just look for a way to expand a little bit


Evergreen Tree Removal
PO Box 1390
4.90(
10
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Evergreen Tree Removal
PO Box 1390
4.90(
10
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Evergreen Art and Stone Works, LLC is a family owned and operated business located in New Milford, Connecticut. We take pride in the personal relationships we develop with each customer. We do the job right because your unconditional satisfaction is our top priority.

"I have been a customer of Mike's since 2007. His crew has done all of my lawn maintenance: mowing, trimming, spring and fall cleanups, and emergency storm clean ups. He/They have been fair, professional, and responsive. I only stopped because our house finally sold. Thank you Mike!"

Amanda S on July 2022

Evergreen Art and Stone Works, LLC is a family owned and operated business located in New Milford, Connecticut. We take pride in the personal relationships we develop with each customer. We do the job right because your unconditional satisfaction is our top priority.

"I have been a customer of Mike's since 2007. His crew has done all of my lawn maintenance: mowing, trimming, spring and fall cleanups, and emergency storm clean ups. He/They have been fair, professional, and responsive. I only stopped because our house finally sold. Thank you Mike!"

Amanda S on July 2022


Hogan's Remodeling
18 Nancy Lynn Ln
4.56(
9
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Hogan's Remodeling
18 Nancy Lynn Ln
4.56(
9
)
Customers say: Quality work
27 years of experience

Trust a Skilled CT Handyman to Update Your Property Do you need minor home repairs completed? Are you ready to remodel your kitchen? Upgrade your bathroom? If you want to spruce up your space or renovate it completely, turn to Hogan's Handyman Services for help. Offering handyman services across Connecticut, we specialize in Oxford, CT home repairs, home renovations, decks and patios, additions, bathroom remodels and kitchen remodeling in Southbury, Oxford, Newtown, Middlebury, Seymour and more. We serve Fairfield County, New Haven County and Litchfield County, Connecticut with our handyman services and remodeling services.

"Do not hire this contractor! After a signed contract and payment of deposit, contractor never showed up to do the job. Repeated emails and phone calls were not responded to. The few exceptions were not followed thru in good faith. A year later, June 2021, still trying to recover deposit!"

James K on June 2021

Trust a Skilled CT Handyman to Update Your Property Do you need minor home repairs completed? Are you ready to remodel your kitchen? Upgrade your bathroom? If you want to spruce up your space or renovate it completely, turn to Hogan's Handyman Services for help. Offering handyman services across Connecticut, we specialize in Oxford, CT home repairs, home renovations, decks and patios, additions, bathroom remodels and kitchen remodeling in Southbury, Oxford, Newtown, Middlebury, Seymour and more. We serve Fairfield County, New Haven County and Litchfield County, Connecticut with our handyman services and remodeling services.

"Do not hire this contractor! After a signed contract and payment of deposit, contractor never showed up to do the job. Repeated emails and phone calls were not responded to. The few exceptions were not followed thru in good faith. A year later, June 2021, still trying to recover deposit!"

James K on June 2021

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FAQs for building site preparation and clearing projects in New Milford, CT

A professional team can clear an acre of land in as little as two to twelve hours, depending on your land's condition. You'll need to consider factors like vegetation density, terrain features, and obstacles such as trees, stumps, rocks, or existing structures can increase the time required. If your land is heavily wooded or has uneven terrain, expect the process to take longer and require more effort.

If you're looking to clear land for a pasture, expect to pay between $400 and $600 per acre for forestry mulching or $500 to $5,600 per acre for conventional land clearing. When choosing a method, consider:

  • Forestry Mulching: Leaves organic material in the soil, promoting new ground cover growth.

  • Conventional Clearing: You might lose valuable topsoil during this process.

A land-clearing project typically involves several key steps to prepare your property for construction or landscaping. First, assess your land and obtain any necessary permits from your local building department. Then, professionals use specialized equipment to remove trees, stumps, brush, and vegetation. After clearing, they haul away debris and may perform grading to level the land, ensuring it's ready for your intended use.

Preparing land to build a house typically costs between $1,000 and $4,000, depending on your land's size and condition. This includes clearing space for the foundation, which may involve removing trees, stumps, brush, and leveling or grading the site. Don't forget to budget for additional costs like permits, fees, and installing utility connections such as gas lines, water lines, and sewer mains.

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